This mosque was constructed by a decree issued by Shah Abbas I and took a period of 18 years to be completed. The architect and mason of this structure was 'Ostad Mohammad Reza Esfahani'. The same is outstanding in respect of its tile work and other pieces of art. Sheikh Lotf Ol-lah was one of the important personalities in the Shiite sect, in what is known as Lebanon today. On the invitation of the Safavid monarch, Shah Abbas I, this famed personality came to reside in Esfahan and this mosque was constructed in honor of this great man.
This palace was also called 'Daulat Khaneh-e-Mobarakeh Nagsh-e-Jahan' and the 'Daulat Khaneh Palace'. Its unique archaic architecture is related to the Safavid era. This edifice was...
This dome is in the southwest of the city of Natanz, and located in the heights of the Karkas Mountains. This dome is octagon in shape, with an approximate diameter of 10.5 m, and to an elevation of...
The Chehel Sotoun (Sotoon) Palace and its garden cover an area of approximately 67,000 sq. m. This palace was constructed during the reign of Shah Abbas I. Shah Abbas II was also responsible...
Other villages in Esfahan province that can be interesting sites are: Meymeh, Moujeh Khurt, Malvajerd and Jazeh in the township of Esfahan. Faiz Abad, Nougonbad and Khoor in the township of Naein....
The same village is located in the plains and has a moderate and dry climate. This area has many interesting sites such as the Chehel Dokhtar Mausoleum, Shahzadeh Hadi, Shahzadeh Qasem and the...
This tomb is located in the goldsmith section of the bazaar of Kashan. It is the resting-place of Soleiman Ebne Moosa Ebne Jaffar (PBUH). The architecture of the same is related to the Saljuqi period...
The same is near the Abiyaneh Mosque and is a construction of the 6th century AH. It consists of two facades, a courtyard, porch, a square sepulchre, chests dating to the year 1303 AH. and a double...
This museum has been founded in the year 1966, and is located in the northern section of the Baq-e-Fin. The Late Seyed Mohammad Naqi Mostafavi, (an archeologist of the times), established the museum....
The province of Esfahan is reputed for its handicrafts and can be considered as an important sector in this regard. Besides its own local products, specialties from other provinces of Iran are also...
Special delicacies are prepared in both the urban and rural areas of the province. These are several kinds of soup or the traditional types of Aash, prepared with broth, leafy vegetables and lentils....
Aran Va Bidgol has a dry and warm climate. The founder of the former was Aran Ebne Qasan. Whereas, Bibi Gol, daughter of a Mongol commander was responsible for the construction of the latter. This...
Abyaneh One of the most attractive to visit in iran is in the village of ABYANE , which was completely Zoroastrian right until the time of the intolerant Safavid Shah Isma'eel I in whose...
